Location : Tamil Nadu
Tourist Attractions : Rock Fort Temple, Thiruvanaikkaval,
Kallanai
Local Tongue : Tamil, Hindi
STD Code : (91) - 431
Best time to Visit : November to March
About Tiruchirapalli
Tiruchirapalli or Trichy is a holy city in the south Indian state of Tamil
Nadu, known for the beautiful Sri Ranganathaswamy temple, situated on Sri
Rangam island. The entire state of Tamil Nadu, in fact the whole of south
India is known for its artistically constructed temples, but none better
perhaps than those found here in the revered city of Tiruchirapalli. The
Jambukeshwara temple is another such structure which is visited by numerous
devotees throughout the year. Other attractions around the city include the
opulent Rock Fort and Thiruvanaikkaval.
Climate & Best time to Visit
The climate in Tiruchirapalli is warm and humid almost throughout the year.
Summers (March to June) can be extremely hot while winters (November to
February) are pleasant. The best time to visit the place is from November to
March. Cotton clothes are recommended throughout the year.
Religious Attractions in Tiruchirapalli
Rock Fort Temple
Situated 272 ft above the city are the ruins of the ancient rock fort. The
rocky outcrop on which it is built is believed to be one of the oldest in
the world. The major highlight of the area is however the temple dedicated
to Lord Vinayaka. A series of 437 steps cut into rock lead to the temple,
which is a beautiful description of Hindu temple architecture.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
The beautiful Sri Ranganathaswamy temple is situated on the Sri Rangam
Island in the middle of Cauvery river. The huge temple was built between the
13th and 18th century by a number of dynasties including the Cholas,
Pandyas, Vijayanagar rulers, Cheras and Hoysalas.
Sri Jambukeshwara Temple
Built during the 16th century, the temple is situated at a short distance
from the Ranganathaswamy temple and is adorned with beautiful interiors and
a massive central courtyard. The temple and its ramparts, murals, idols and
carved brackets are an excellent example of the Dravidian style of
architecture.
Thiruvanaikkaval
Named after the elephant Thiruvanaikkaval, who was an ardent devotee of
Lord Shiva, the temple is an important shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Situated just 6 km from Tiruchirapalli, the structure houses five huge walls
and seven giant gopurams, constructed in a fine form of Dravidian
architecture.
Other Attractions in Tiruchirapalli
Kallanai
Situated just 20 km from Trichy, the place has a dam built by King Karikala
Chola in the early 2nd century.
Mukkombu
Mukkombu is a picturesque spot situated just 18 km from Tiruchirapalli
city. Ideal as a picnic and hangout spot, the place attracts a number of
visitors all round the year.
Stay At
Tiruchirapalli is home to some of the finest temples in the country, thus
making it a most visited haunt for pilgrims from all over the world. The
place boasts of some fine hotels and resorts such as Femina Hotel (3 star
equivalent, situated on Williams Road just 5 km from airport, 0.5 km from
railway station & 0.5 km from bus stand), Royal Southern Hotel (3 star,
situated on Race Course Road just 6 km from airport, 0.5 km from railway
station & 0.5 km from bus stand), Jenney's Residency (3 star, situated
on McDonalds Road just 6 km from airport, 0.5 km from railway station &
0.5 km from bus stand) and Hotel Sangam (4 star, situated on Collector's
Office Road just 7 km from airport, 1 km from railway station & 0.5 km
from bus stand).
Getting There
By Air : The domestic airport at Trichy is located just 5
km from the main city. Indian Airlines and other private airlines connect
the city with other major Indian destinations including Delhi and Chennai.
There are a few international connections as well from cities like Sharjah,
Colombo and Kuwait.
By Rail : The city is well connected by rail to all the
major Indian cities. The railway station is located inside the main city.
By Road : Trichy is connected to rest of south India
through a network of well built roads. State transport buses as well as
local buses ply regularly throughout the state, starting from the two bus
stands, the Central Bus Station and Chinthamani Bus Station. Taxis,
auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are the available means of local
transport.
Distance from Major Cities
- Bangalore : 337 Km
- Chennai : 316 Km
- Coimbatore : 205 Km
- Mysore : 352 Km
- Madurai : 128 Km
- Kochi : 39 Km
